I’m Ignacio (Nacho) Huizar, creative leader with 15+ years of experience helping global brands build memorable identities, scalable design systems and award-winning visual experiences.

Over the past 15 years, I've had the opportunity to work across agencies, in-house creative teams, and as an independent creative director. Those experiences have taught me that great design isn't simply about creating beautiful visuals—it's about helping people understand ideas, strengthening brands, and supporting meaningful business outcomes.

Throughout my career, I've collaborated with global brands including Oracle, Nestlé, Hershey's, Seiko, Carhartt, FILA, NASA, and Grupo Vidanta, leading projects that ranged from brand identity systems and packaging to integrated marketing campaigns and large-scale visual communications. Beyond the work itself, I've enjoyed mentoring creative teams, collaborating across disciplines, and helping transform strategic goals into cohesive customer experiences.

I believe the strongest creative teams succeed when strategy, collaboration, and execution work together.

Above all, I'm someone who enjoys solving problems through design. Whether leading a campaign, developing a brand system, or mentoring a team, my goal is always the same: creating work that is thoughtful, purposeful, and meaningful for both the business and the people it serves.

About CV

Vidanta Group
Manager Art Director
Nuevo Vallarta, Jal. MX.
Y. 2024 / 2026

LOMBARDO
Graphic Design Specialist
Palm Beach, FL.
Y. 2022 / 2023

ORACLE
Brand Design Specialist
Guadalajara, Jal. MX.
Y. 2019 / 2022

BIGDROP Inc.
Brand Design
New York City, USA.
Y. 2017 / 2019

GQ MAGAZINE
Art and Editorial Illustrator
Mexico City. MX.
Y. 2011 / 2020

ANCLA Studio
Brand Design Director
Culiacan, Sinaloa. MX.
Y. 2015 / 2016

EXCELSIOR The Newspaper
Graphic and Editorial Designer
Mexico City. MX.
Y. 2013 / 2015

MUFI Oaxaca Philately Museum
Museology and Design Director
Oaxaca, Oax. MX.
Y. 2008 / 2013

About Awards

LAD AWARDS
Award: SILVER
Latin American Design Awards
GreenSupplies Brand Design
Y. 2021

a! Diseño
Award: SILVER
Cover Design: Excelsior Newspaper.
Poster: Origami workshop at MUFI
Y. 2014

The Society for News Design (SND)
Award: AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE
Nelson Rollhlahla Mandela
Special Illustration for Global Section at Excelsior Newspaper.
Y. 2013

TL . Typos Latinos.
Award: BIENAL of TYPOGRAPHY
Editorial Design of Print Publication.
Award: Latin American Typographys Design
Y. 2012